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Welcome to B'nai Zion Congregation
B'nai Zion is a Reform Jewish Congregation
in Shreveport, Louisiana since 1861.
For more details about who we are CLICK HERE.
For more details about our history CLICK HERE.
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(Go to the BZ Passover page for more information)
OMER COUNTING: Begin counting the Omer Tuesday evening, April 23
Saturday, April 9:45am Zoom Song of Songs Study
Monday, April 29 11am Zoom last day of Passover and Yizkor service
* Office Closed Monday, April 29
Red River Radio will be airing many Passover programs CLICK HERE for the schedule at RedRiverRadio.org
REGISTRATION REQUESTED:
These upcoming events request or require registration. They are also all on the B'nai Zion website, and/or the North Louisiana Jewish Federation website. For your convenience, you can find the details here (listed chronologically by deadline date):
Premier of the Four Winters film 2:30pm April 28. Use this link to purchse tickets to attend viewing, reception, director visit. Local teachers use this form instead.
Holocaust Remembrance Service May 5: Please use this form to register if you plan to attend the event. Details about the event are at this website.
Mah-Jongg Each month 6pm 1st & 3rd Wednesdays; 1pm 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. Register at the North Louisiana Jewish Federation site HERE.
RECURRING EVENTS:
SHABBAT:
Evening Services are 6pm Friday in-person at B'nai Zion and on YouTube.
Morning Torah Study and Services are 9:45am on Zoom.
FUN:
Pickleball and Ping-Pong at BZ 6pm every Wednesday
People of the Book Club: We are discussing "Dwell Time: A Memoir of Art, Exile and Repair" by Rosa Lowinger. - Thursday, April 25 7:00pm-8:00pm
ADULT EDUCATION: 7-9pm Wednesdays: Understanding Judaism
Go to our HATIKVAH page
to Listen, Read, Learn Israel's National Anthem
B'nai Zion has these pins:
Blue Ribbons to show support for the release of Hostages
Blue Squares to Stand up to Jewish Hate
America & Israel flag pins
Upcoming Events
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Saturday ,
AprApril 27 , 2024Passover Song of Songs Torah Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, Apr 27th 9:45a to 12:00p
Join us in a discussion about "Song of Songs" which is traditional to read on the Shabbat during Passover, followed by a Shabbat morning service. We will meet on Zoom -
Sunday ,
AprApril 28 , 2024"Four Winters" Movie Premier
Sunday, Apr 28th 2:30a to 5:00p
The Louisiana premiere of the documentary "Four Winters" will be on Sunday, April 28 at 2:30 p.m. at the Robinson Film Center. Tickets may be purchased through the Robinson Film Center for $25. The ticket price includes the film, Q and A with the director, and a reception afterward. -
Monday ,
AprApril 29 , 2024The B'nai Zion Office is Closed for Passover
Monday, Apr 29th 9:00a to 2:00p
The B'nai Zion Office is Closed all day the first and last days of Passover, because they are Holy Days. We will have services in the morning on Zoom. -
Monday ,
AprApril 29 , 2024Passover Final Morning and Yizkor Services on Zoom
Monday, Apr 29th 11:00a to 12:00p
The last day of Passover service includes Yizkor / Memorial. Join us on Zoom. Please see the B'nai Zion Yizkor page for details about candle lighting, names for Yizkor, and the Memorial Book. THE B'NAI ZION OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ALL DAY IN OBSERVANCE OF THE HOLY DAY. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 1 , 2024Mah Jongg in the Evening
Wednesday, May 1st 6:00p to 8:00p
Mah Jongg game hosted by the North Louisiana Jewish Federation. Beginners and Experienced Players Welcome! Mah Jongg is fun and is open to everyone regardless of age, religion, synagogue membership, or Federation support. Please register at the Federation website. -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 1 , 2024Pickleball for Fun: Play or Watch at BZ
Wednesday, May 1st 6:00p to 7:00p
We welcome all skill levels - even if you have never played before. Come try or just watch. It is a non-competitive fun evening. Use the doors at the front entrance by the Lefkowitz Hall, and knock to be let into the building. This invitation is for Members of BZ (who may bring one guest with them). -
Friday ,
MayMay 3 , 2024Simcha Shabbat Evening Service
Friday, May 3rd 6:00p to 7:00p
Shabbat Evening service including blessing and honoring everyone with birthdays or anniversaries this month. Following the service there will a special Oneg Shabbat. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 4 , 2024Zoom Text Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, May 4th 9:45a to 12:00p
Text Study (9:45-11 AM) and Shabbat Morning Service (11AM-12 PM) Saturday. The Text Study discusses the portion of the week, or other Jewish texts. No text or prep required. Shabbat service begins around 11 AM, Prayerbook is on screen. -
Sunday ,
MayMay 5 , 2024Holocaust Remembrance Service
Sunday, May 5th 3:00p to 4:00p
To honor the lives that were lost during one of humanity’s worst moments, our community remembers the Holocaust with an annual ecumenical Holocaust Remembrance Service. Through our remembering and active cooperation, we strive to obliterate injustice. The guest speaker is Sonia Levitin, Holocaust survivor and award winning author. The Chair of the event this year is Dr. Kenna Franklin who is the Assistant Vice Provost for Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement and is Assistant Professor in the Department of History and Social Sciences. Awards will be presented for the winning entries in the Middle School and High School Literary and Arts Competitions. Attend in-person or online. -
Saturday ,
MayMay 11 , 2024Zoom Text Study & Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat, May 11th 9:45a to 12:00p
Text Study (9:45-11 AM) and Shabbat Morning Service (11AM-12 PM) Saturday. The Text Study discusses the portion of the week, or other Jewish texts. No text or prep required. Shabbat service begins around 11 AM, Prayerbook is on screen.
Fri, April 26 2024
18 Nisan 5784
Today's Sefirah Count Is 3
היום שלשה ימים לעמר |
Today's Calendar
Chol Hamoed Passover |
: 6:00pm |
Candle Lighting : 7:35pm |
Friday Night
: 6:00pm |
Candle Lighting : 7:35pm |
Shabbat Day
: 9:45am |
Havdalah : 8:36pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Apr 27 |
Apr 28 |
Apr 29 |
Apr 29 |
May 1 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Apr 26, 7:35pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Apr 27, 8:36pm |
Chol Hamoed Passover
Friday, Apr 26 |
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